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the client and the assessment is carried out objectively
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GLOBAL GATEWAY CERTIFICATIONS
MALAYSIAN SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL (MSPO)
CERTIFICATION AUDIT REPORT
Part 4 : General Principles for Palm Oil Mills
TH Plantations Berhad Gedong Complex [Mill]
-Group Certification-
MAIN ASSESSMENT AUDIT
27th May 2019
Revision History
Rev Date Description Performed by Role Signature
A 19/06/19 Issued as Draft Report Muhammad Syafiq bin
Abd Razak
Lead Auditor
A 24/06/19 Peer Review 1 Comments Nzri bin Rasidi Peer Reviewer
1
A 24/06/19 Peer Review 2 Comments Muhammad Syafiq bin Abu
Bakar
Peer Reviewer 2
B 25/06/19 Issued as Final Report Muhammad Syafiq bin Abd
Razak
Lead Auditor
B 26/06/19 Final Report Approved Muhd Jamalul Arif bin Hamid
Certifier
Acknowledgment by TH Plantations Berhad
Rev Date Description Management Representative
Role Signature
B 26/06/19 Acceptance of the
contents
Mr. Ahmad Anuar
bin Sairi
General Manager
(CEO’s Office)
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Table of Contents
SECTION I : PUBLIC SUMMARY REPORT
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1.1 Certification Scope
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1.2 Company details and Contact
information...............................................................................
3
1.3 Certification Unit
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3
1.4 Map Showing Geographical Location
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1.5 Production Area, Actual and Projected FFB Production (MT)
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1.6 Certificate Details
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1.7 Qualification of the Lead Assessor and Assessment Team
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1.8 Audit Methodology
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1.9 Audit Plan Information
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1.10 Audit Result Summary Findings
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1.11 Stakeholder Consultation
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1.12 Recommendation
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1.13 Date of Next Surveillance Audit
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1.14 Confidentiality
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1.15 Abbreviations Used
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SECTION II : ASSESSMENT FINDINGS BY PRINCIPLES AND CRITERIA
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2.1 Principle 1 : Management commitment and responsibility
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2.2 Principle 2 : Transparency
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22
2.3 Principle 3 : Compliance to legal requirements
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25
2.4 Principle 4 : Social responsibility, health, safety and
employment condition ............................ 30
2.5 Principle 5 : Environment, natural resources, biodiversity,
and ecosystem services ................. 41
2.6 Principle 6 : Best
practices...................................................................................................
50
2.7 Details of Audit Findings
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SECTION I : PUBLIC SUMMARY REPORT
1.1 Certification Scope
Global Gateway Certifications Sdn. Bhd. (GGC) has conducted the
Certification Assessment of TH Plantations Berhad, Gedong Complex
[Mill]. During this Main Assessment (Stage 2) Audit, the
audit team were briefed by sustainability member, of the supply
base disposition. The source of FFB supplies to Gedong POM are from
their own estates [Kepayang Estate, Semalatong Estate, Sungai
Kerian
Estate, Gedong Estate, Sematan Estate, Sadong Estate, Lupar
Estate, Bijat Estate & Sg. Tisak Estate] and
from out-grower and other smallholders.
This assessment was conducted onsite on 27th May 2019 to assess
the compliance of the certification
unit against the “MS 2530-4:2013 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil
(MSPO) Part 4: General Principles for Palm Oil Mills”. The scope of
certification is “Production Of Sustainable Crude Palm
Oil And Palm Kernel”.
1.2 Company details and Contact information
Company Name TH Plantations Berhad
Business Address Menara TH Platinum, Level 31-35, No. 9
Persiaran KLCC, 50088
Kuala Lumpur.
Contact Person Mr. Ahmad Anuar bin Sairi
Office Telephone +603 2603 4800
E-Mail [email protected]
1.3 Certification Unit
Name of the Certification Unit Kilang Sawit Gedong
Mill Capacity (MT/HR) 60
Site Address KM 8 Jalan Gedong, P.O.BOX 32, 94700 Serian,
Sarawak.
GPS Reference of the site office
Longitude E 110°40’39.92’’
Latitude N 1°9’24.59’’
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MPOB License Information
License No. 508125704000
Scope of Activity 1. “Menjual dan Mengalih – PK, CPO, SPO”
2. “Membeli dan Mengalih – FFB, PK, CPO” 3. “Menyimpan – PK,
CPO, SPO”
4. “Mengilang FFB”
Expiry Date 31st May 2020
Others Sustainability Certification NIL
1.4 Map Showing Geographical Location
1) TH Plantations Berhad – Gedong Complex [Mill &
Estates]
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2) Kilang Sawit Gedong (Share with Gedong Estate Land Title)
1.5 Production Area, Actual and Projected FFB Production
(MT)
Production for Certified Unit
Kilang Sawit Gedong
Projected from last audit
Actual Production for 12 Months
[May 2018-Apr 2019]
Projected Production for next 12 Months
[May 2019-Apr 2020]
FFB Summary
(MT)
NIL
NIL 180,000
CPO Summary
(MT)
NIL NIL 38,500
PK Summary (MT)
NIL NIL 8,000
# FFB’s Own Estate & Certified Estate
Production for Uncertified Unit
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Kilang Sawit Gedong
Projected from last audit
Actual Production for 12 Months
[May 2018-Apr 2019]
Projected Production for next 12 Months
[May 2019-Apr 2020]
FFB Summary
(MT) NIL 229,132.35 20,000
CPO Summary
(MT) NIL 48,636.29 4,000
PK Summary (MT)
NIL 9,719.39 800
1.6 Certificate Details
Certification body Global Gateway Certifications Sdn. Bhd., No.
10 Jalan Rasmi 7, Taman Rasmi Jaya,
68000 Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Tel.: +603 4256 2689; Fax: +603 4256 2687 Website:
www.ggc.my
Assessment standard (MSPO) Part 4: General Principles for Palm
Oil Mills
Certificate number GGC-THPB013-MSPO-00-2019
Initial certificate issued date 26th June 2019
Certificate expiry date 25th June 2024
Stage 1 assessment date 18th February 2019
Stage 2 / Main Assessment 27th May 2019
Annual Surveillance 1 [ASA 1] March 2020
Annual Surveillance 2 [ASA 2] March 2021
Annual Surveillance 3 [ASA 3] March 2022
Annual Surveillance 4 [ASA 4] March 2023
http://www.ggc.my/
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1.7 Qualification of the Lead Assessor and Assessment Team
Lead Auditor Name: Muhammad Syafiq bin Abd Razak
Graduate in plantation management with more than 7 years working
experience in various plantation company and skills in Good
Agricultural Practices (GAP) including Integrated Pest Management
(IPM).
Fully trained in similar agriculture certification programs such
as RSPO, SCCS, MSPO and etc. Qualified as Lead Auditor/Auditor in
several certification programme. Involved in RSPO and MSPO
assessment
since 2014. Involved in audits conducted in for many different
companies in Malaysia, Indonesia,
Australia, Pakistan, India, Arab Saudi and Ivory Coast.
Completed and certified MSPO Auditor course in 2014 (3rd Batch)
held by MPOB. Member of GGC MSPO audit team.
Experienced in handling mineral and peat soil oil palm estate.
Knowledgeable in chemical in control of
weeds and pest & disease in Oil Palm Plantation sector.
Understanding in Industrial relation and labour
law. Attended OSH Act 1994 & Regulations and Factories &
Machinery Act 1967 & Regulations Training. Participated in
Workshop for Oil Palm Growers on Peat at Bogor, Indonesia.
Completed and attended
Social Impact Assessment Training at Bogor, Indonesia organized
by Remark Asia. Also, has attended training for RSPO GHG
calculation on year 2015 in Kuala Lumpur.
During this assessment, he assessed on the aspect of Management
Commitment & Responsibility,
Transparency, Legal, Safety and Health, Social, Stakeholder’s
Consultation, Workers Welfare,
Environment, Best Practices and etc. He is able to speak and
understand Bahasa Malaysia and English.
Auditor Name: Ismadi bin Hj. Ismail
He holds Diploma in Planting Industry Management from MARA
Institute of Technology, Kuantan
Pahang. 24 years of working experiences with various plantation
companies and skills in Best Agriculture Practices (GAP) for
plantation. Fully trained in CoP, MSPO and OSHAS. Qualified as Lead
Auditor/Auditor
for MSPO and CoP. Involved in MSPO assessment since 2017.
Completed and certified MSPO Auditor course in 2017 held by SGS (M)
Sdn Bhd and ISO 9001:2015 lead auditor course by TOMC. Member
of
GGC MSPO audit team.
During this assessment, he assessed on the aspect of
Transparency, Safety and Health, Employment
Condition, Social and Community Engagements, Stakeholder’s
Consultation and Workers Welfare. Able to speak and understand
Bahasa Malaysia and English.
Auditor
Name: Hj. Ahmad bin Sukiman
He holds MSc Plantation Management from Universiti Putra
Malaysia (UPM). Above 30 years of working experiences with various
plantation companies and skills in Best Agriculture Practices (GAP)
for
plantation. Fully trained in MSPO and qualified as Lead
Auditor/Auditor for MSPO. Involved in MSPO assessment since 2015.
Completed and certified MSPO Auditor course in 2015 held by DQS
Certification
(M) Sdn Bhd and ISO 9001:2015 lead auditor course by TOMC.
Member of GGC MSPO audit team.
During this assessment, he assessed on the aspect of Legal,
Stakeholder’s Consultation, Workers Welfare
and Environment. Able to speak and understand Bahasa Malaysia
and English.
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1.8 Audit Methodology
The audit was conducted based on sampling following the method
as specified in the MSPO requirements
(MSPO-Questionnaire Self-Assessment – RA). The sampling was
calculated and determined prior to the
audit assessment. In the case of this certification unit,
sampling calculation was not applied as there is only one palm oil
mill, namely “Kilang Sawit Gedong”.
The assessment activities include of documents review and site
inspection. The documents that had been
reviewed among others were company policy, internal procedures,
management system procedures, waste management procedures, legal
documents etc. Significant issues that would impact to the
environmental and social were also been verified.
The methodology for collection of objective evidence was
established during physical site inspections,
observation of tasks and processes, interviews of stakeholders,
interview of officers, review of documents and data. Checklists and
questionnaires were used to guide the collection of information and
the
comments made by external stakeholders were also been taken into
consideration in this assessment.
Appendix A (Audit Plan) details the actual assessment plan.
Stakeholders were consulted randomly during
the assessment to obtain feedback on the management compliance
and performance (Appendix C) of MSPO.
1.9 Audit Plan Information
Audit Date 27th May 2019
Name of site(s) visited Kilang Sawit Gedong
Total number of man-days spent 3 man-days
1.10 Audit Result Summary Findings
Findings category
Category Numbers Status
(Closed/Open/Not Applicable/No Action Requires)
Major Nonconformities 5 Closed
Minor Nonconformities 2 Open (Next Surveillance Audit)
Area of Concern 0 No action requires
Noteworthy /Positive
Comments
4 No action requires
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1.11 Stakeholder Consultation
As per ACB-Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO); ACB-OPMC4;
Issue 1, 01st August 2017; Stakeholder Consultation Requirements
For Certification Bodies Operating Oil Palm Management
Certification Under
Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Scheme. The
consultation during the audit will be
carried out during the stage 2 and recertification audit of the
management unit. The CB shall carry out stakeholder consultation to
ensure continued compliance with the requirements of the
certification
standards. However, stakeholders’ consultation during
surveillance audit may be limited to those stakeholders who have
raised concerns, complaints or disputes prior to the audit.
GGC has published the public notification on 05th April 2019 and
as to accommodate a stakeholders’ consultation meeting for mill and
estates. Therefore, it was conducted on 21st May 2019 – 27th May
2019
in TH Plantations Berhad, Gedong Complex [Mill & Estates] to
gather information from the local communities in accordance to
Certification Scheme and Stakeholder Consultation requirements.
During this Main Assessment (Stage 2) audit, the audit team has
conducted stakeholder consultations
involving both internal and external stakeholders as to
understand the practices in relation to
environmental, social performance and their performance with
respect to the MSPO requirements. The meeting was conducted without
the present of mill management.
At the start of meeting, the auditor explained the purpose of
the audit followed by an evaluation of the
relationship between the stakeholders before discussions
continued. The auditor recorded comments
made by stakeholders and verified with the mill management
before incorporating into the assessment findings. There was no
negative complaint or feedback received during the audit or during
the field
assessment when interviewing with the external and internal
stakeholders. The details is as per table below:
No Stakeholders Name
Subject raised / Identified Risk
Company response and proposed action to be taken.
[What we did]
Assessment team findings
[Outcome]
1. All Stakeholders
Most of them has little knowledge on the
existence of method/ mechanism of
complaints/ grievances.
Management to continue briefing to all stakeholders on MSPO and
complaint
and grievance mechanism
Will review by next
surveillance audit
2. Stakeholders
A
a. Expected to receive
dividend on top of incentives payment.
b. Requested payment
due from ASSAR after 5th year of
planting. c. FFB transportation to
Mill was awarded to
non-participants d. Unripe FFB
contributed losses to them
e. Estate main entrance gate to implement
stringent check in
a) Incentive has been continued paid
at RM 720/ha/year. As at todate estate recorded losses thus
unable
to pay the dividend. Refer the JV
Agreement schedule 3 and account report as at Dec 2018
attached.
b) First Batch of ASSAR payment released in 2016 involved of
5
participants (32.825 ha). As
discussed with PELITA payment will be paid on stages according
to
batch once the complete survey been done. Second batch
budgeted
in 2019 where 669.798 ha involve of 170 participants. Estate
will seek
Will review
by next surveillance
audit
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allowing vehicles coming in and out of
the estate.
f. Requested priority to be given to them for
any new tender g. Requested fuel
subsidy for attending Stakeholders
Consultation meeting
advice and approval from PELITA to release the payment.
c) All contract work awarded based on
tender’s process. List of tenderers shall be obtained from
Procurement
Department for any contract works. Despite losing in tendering
process
a few locals were awarded the transporting work taking into
consideration their participation in
the scheme and other criteria’s. Related documents attach
for
reference. d) Estate has adhered the standard in
house quality for harvesting.
Grading report from GPOM attached for reference.
e) Vehicles details are recorded for coming in/out of estate
except for
common locals who have their land in the estate. Estate to
introduce
special pass for these locals
involved. Estate will implement/Checking all the visitor
to ensure only authorised visitor are allowed to enter the
estate/mill.
f) Locals and participants are
encouraged to registered their company in the Procurement
Registration List. Tendering process will be carried out as per
SOP and
those registered will be invited
accordingly. g) A few participants (mostly Penghulu
& tuai's) was appointed as Agen Perhubungan Awam and being
paid
on monthly allowances. Among their duties are to attend
anything
related to the NCR Project Scheme.
3. Stakeholders B
a. Monthly statement sometimes took 6
months
b. Too many potholes from main entrance
gate to the Mill c. Payment sometimes
take more than 2 months.
a) Mill have provided the monthly statement early month. The
statement will be put at the Mill
office. All supplier can get the monthly statement at the
office.
b) Road in bad condition due to high rainfall and the estate yet
to
received approval from Procurement Department to
purchase DCR for maintenance
purpose. Estate will implement/Checking all the visitor
to ensure only authorised visitor are allowed to enter the
estate/mill.
Will review by next
surveillance
audit
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c) The estate received insufficient fund from HQ. Estate request
remittance
from HQ based on credit term (90
days)
4. Stakeholders
C
a. Statutory Declaration
to be submitted before 31st October
of the year. Errant
estate to be charged full hectares instead
of mature area. b. Building/mill
construction or
extension to inform Majlis Daerah in
accordance to Sarawak Building
Ordinance and Local Authority Ordinance
requirements.
c. Requested mill to check overload FFB
transport using government and
kampong roads.
a) The problem has arise since the
closing Of Regional Office and changing address Regional Office
to
Gedong Estate Office. We will
declare actual hectarage (matured) in October 2019
b) Mill already have trading license from Majlis Daerah Serian.
So, there
is no issue they did not knows the
mill is in the Majlis Daerah Serian area.
c) Mill will send a letter to estates & FFB suplier to
ensure they will follow
the optimum weight.
Will review
by next surveillance
audit
5. Stakeholders D
Payment > 90days a) The estate received insufficient fund
from HQ. Estate request remittance
from HQ based on credit term (90 days).
Will review by next
surveillance audit
6. Stakeholders
E
Payment > 90days a) The estate received insufficient fund
from HQ. Estate request remittance from HQ based on credit term
(90
days)
Will review
by next surveillance
audit
7. Stakeholders F
Good rapport, payment OK. Requested more
purchase from estate.
a) To continue current practiced. The purchase of product was
based on
budget & requirement.
Positive findings
8. Stakeholders
G
a. Payment OK
b. Road in bad condition from main
entrance gate to
Gedong Mill.
a) To continue current practice and do
payment as aging. b) Road in bad condition due to high
rainfall and the estate yet to
received approval from Procurement Department to
purchase DCR for maintenance purpose. Estate will
implement/Checking all the visitor
to ensure only authorised visitor are allowed to enter the
estate/mill. Estate had mobile team to repair the mainroad oncall
basis incase road
need to repair very urgent anytime.
Will review
by next surveillance
audit
9. Stakeholders H
Lack of signboard causing them lost
a) We have fixed the main signboards at appropriate location.
However,
Will review by next
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direction to the estates’ office.
since the complaint has been rise up, additional signboards will
be
fixed before August 2019
surveillance audit
10. Stakeholders I
Payment > 2 months by Gedong Mill
a) The Mill received insufficient fund from HQ. Estate request
remittance
from HQ based on credit term (90 days)
Will review by next
surveillance audit
11. Stakeholders J
Good rapport and support in assisting the
school.
To continue and strengthen the good relationship with all the
stakeholders
Positive findings
12. Stakeholders
K
Expressed concern on
conservation of river riparian and methane
trapping
a) Based on Mill monthly ESI
assessment, BOD reading not more than 20 ppm. Estate/Mill will
be
conserved riparian area as follow
Jabatan Perhutanan & DOE requirement
Will review
by next surveillance
audit
13. Stakeholders
L
Payment of salary
through bank remittance must get letter of
concern from the worker/staff
a) Estate/mill already implement this
matter.
Will review
by next surveillance
audit
14. Stakeholders
M
a. Advised the mill &
estates to conduct “latihan kebakaran”
as frequent as possible.
b. Requested ample
space for the fire engine to go as close
to the scene.
a) Fire drill training programme was
held only once a year as follow the OSH programme.
b) There's an alternative road available to reach the scene
area.
Will review
by next surveillance
audit
15. Stakeholders N
No request came from Estates or Mill since 2016
to conduct training and awareness programme
on safety and health
a) Mill/estate will request training upon requirements.
Will review by next
surveillance audit
16. Stakeholders O
a. Some MPOB officers especially TUNAS
Officer always denied entry by the security
without further
scrutiny b. NCR land bonded by
lease agreement with TH Plantations
Berhad will not be allowed to join SPOC.
a) Any visitor must introduce himself to our officer at security
post. They
must comply with our SOP during in Estate.
b) We have advised by MPOB Betong
to do certification for participants including our certification
due to
estate has manage the area.
Will review by next
surveillance audit
17. Stakeholders
P
Very good cooperation in
accepting students from Institut Pertanian to
carry out industrial
To continue and strengthen the good
relationship with all the stakeholders
Positive
findings
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training as well as student field trip.
18. Stakeholders
Q
Estates and Mill adhered
to the PERKESO Act. Good track record and on
time submission of the monthly returns.
To continue and strengthen the good
relationship with all the stakeholders
Positive
findings
Note: Audience - NCR Owner, Government Agencies and Private
Company
No Stakeholders
Name
Subject raised /
Identified Risk
Company response and proposed
action to be taken. [What we did]
Assessment
team findings [Outcome]
1. Stakeholders
A
1. Request Mill
Management to brief on how the process
of OER being awarded and why
variation in price
within Sabah / Sarawak and
Peninsular as well as within the vicinity.
2. He mentioned the Sales and Purchased
Agreement being
received late. Thus, unable to lodge any
grievance within the stipulated
timeframe.
3. He also need an explanation from Mill
Management as why the processing is
higher than the
other nearby mill.
1) Mill will be held briefing on the issue
rise by stakeholder. Targeted date will be on 31 May 2019.
2) Mill will prepare the Sales & Purchased Agreement to
the
stakeholder before 15th June 2019.
3) Mill will held briefing on the issue rise by stakeholder.
Targeted date
will be on 31 May 2019.
Will review
by next surveillance
audit
2. Stakeholders B
1. He enquires why no Environmental
Impact Assessment
not covering the Local Communities
during the process. 2. He also needs an
explanation on
variation of FFB price awarded to
smallholders
1) The previous management have done EIA Report before the
estate
establishment. From the report, the
local communities are included and pass the NREB
specifications,
procedures and requirements. 2) Mill will be held briefing on
the issue
rise by stakeholder. Targeted date
will be on 31 May 2019.
Will review by next
surveillance
audit
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3. Stakeholders C
1. He requests Mill Management to
maintain the
accessibility to mill as a lot of potholes.
1) Road in bad condition due to high rainfall and the estate yet
to
received approval from
Procurement Department to purchase DCR for maintenance
purpose. Estate will implement/Checking all the visitor
to ensure only authorised visitor are allowed to enter the
estate/mill.
Will review by next
surveillance
audit
4. Stakeholders
D
1. Request Mill
Management to brief on how the process
of FFB price being
awarded
1) Mill will be held briefing on the issue
rise by stakeholder. Targeted date will be on 31 May 2019.
Will review
by next surveillance
audit
5. Stakeholders
E
1. He mentioned the
Mill Management need to state the
time of delivery at
the Guard Post or Notice Board.
2. He also request mill to extend the time of
delivery.
3. He request Mill Management to
inform smallholders in written as when
the payment being paid through
account.
4. Mill Management need to monitor the
weighbridge operator whom
seem to be
unfriendly and inefficient in dealing
with the transporters.
5. He request Mill
Management to place the Pricing
base on latest price and be up to date
from time to time. 6. Weighbridge at mill
slippery and
unsecure to the transporters.
1) Mill already display the time of
delivery at Weighbridges office. However, since the issue has
been
rise by stakeholder, Mill will display
time of delivery at notice board and Guard post.
2) Mill has extended the time of delivery from 5.00 Pm to 5.30
PM.
3) The issue will be discussed during
the meeting with smallholder on 31 May 2019 at 9.00 am
4) Mill had already resolved the matter internally
5) Mill will be held briefing on the issue rise by stakeholder.
Targeted date
will be on 31 May 2019.
6) Mill will tighten the Safety Operating Procedure at the
weighbridges. All
drivers must wear safety boot.
Will review
by next surveillance
audit
6. Stakeholders
F
1. Request an Estate to
discuss with Local Community
whenever involve Sg
1) Estate didn't receive any info from
Pejabat Daerah related to customary of local community
involving Sg. Engkuan. Will see/ask
Will review
by next surveillance
audit
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Engkuan as it related to their customary.
The matter has been
discussed with Pejabat Daerah and
still no response by both parties.
2. To extend Corporate Social
Responsibilities to
Local Communities.
further to Pejabat Daerah before end of June 2019.
2) Estate did donation and contribution
to school in Gedong/surrounding Estate which Estate's school
children had the interest.
7. Stakeholders
G
1. No Corporate Social
Responsibilities to
Local Communities.
1) For Kampung Merakai, Estate
Sadong contributed water tank,
machine to repair school football field and mainroads to
Kampung
Merakai.
Will review
by next
surveillance audit
8. Stakeholders
H
1. No Corporate Social
Responsibilities to
Local Communities although quite often
requesting.
1) Limited budget in 2019 and need
HQ approval and follow company
procedure before contribution/donation is made.
Will review
by next
surveillance audit
9. Stakeholders I
1. Request estate to stack the fronds in
the stacking row instead of on the
road access to their Kampung.
1) Ensuring that the frond stacking does not prevent the passage
of the
villagers.
Will review by next
surveillance audit
10. Stakeholders
J
1. He on behalf of the
local communities at THP Sg Kerian need
a feedback on the
land issues which involved 9 different
areas.
1) No NCR issue at ladang Sungai
Kerian due to area was under PL and if any claimants, the issue
will
be discuss by Syarikat Punggor
Wibawa as Shareholder of the villagers.
Will review
by next surveillance
audit
11 Stakeholders K
1. No Corporate Social Responsibilities to
Local Communities although quite often
requesting 2. Sg Merakai was
polluted and
affected their daily routine activities.
3. He request THP to use the original
name of the area as
it part of their values.
4. Estate or Mill vehicles inclusive
lorries to adhere to the signages being
erected as it cause
1) Estate has done some CSR like 82 unit water tank, resurfacing
existing
main road with quarry waste and cash contribution for
festival.
2) Management has done mitigation plan as recommended by Ecosol
and
NREB.
3) The previous management had choose the familiar name for
the
estate 4) Estate has already fixed the
signboard at appropriate location.
We will conduct the training for lorry driver for their
awareness on road
safety.
Will review by next
surveillance audit
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danger to other users.
12 Stakeholders
L
1. He informed that the
POME has polluted the river and the
bund was broken. 2. He request Mill
Management to
place the Pricing base on latest price
and be up to date from time to time
3. No Sales and
Purchased Agreement.
1) Based on Mill monthly ESI
assessment, BOD reading not more than 20 ppm.
2) Mill has display the price of Rm/1% OER at the weighbridge
office.
3) Mill will prepare the Sales &
Purchased Agreement to the stakeholder before 15th June
2019.
Will review
by next surveillance
audit
13 Stakeholders M
1. Request Mill Management to brief
on how the process
of OER being awarded and why
variation in price within Sabah /
Sarawak and
Peninsular as well as within the vicinity.
2. He also needs an explanation from Mill
Management as why the processing is
higher than the
other nearby mill
1) Mill will be held briefing on the issue rise by stakeholder.
Targeted date
will be on 31 May 2019.
2) Mill will be held briefing on the issue rise by stakeholder.
Targeted date
will be on 31 May 2019.
Will review by next
surveillance
audit
14 Stakeholders
N
1. He urged the Estate
Management to
improve the accessibility to the
villagers which have to trespassing Estate
land and Guard Post
1) Any villagers must introduce himself
at the security post. They must
comply with our SOP when passing through the Estate road.
Will review
by next
surveillance audit
Note: Audience - Smallholders and Local Communities
1.12 Recommendation
The company has established sustainability policy, objectives
and procedures that define an effective system for the
administration and control of sustainability management system
throughout all operation activities of
TH Plantations Berhad, Gedong Complex [Mill]. Senior Mill
Manager is in charge and ensures that facility and his subordinates
comply with the requirements and procedures stated in this manual.
All operating units also
assist by TH Plantations Berhad, Sustainability and Investor
Relations Department.
The management is committed to comply with MSPO system by giving
awareness training to all personnel
involved in this standard to make them understand the procedures
and implementation of the standard. The
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employees are aware of the requirements of MSPO. There was no
complaint or feedback received during this Main Assessment (Stage
2) Audit.
This report will be internally reviewed prior to certification
decision by GGC and externally peer reviewed by
independents panel reviewers (qualified and trained by MPOCC).
During this Main Assessment (Stage 2)
Audit [based on MS 2530-4:2013 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil
(MSPO)] Part 4: General Principles For Palm Oil Mills, there were 5
major and 2 minor non-conformities have been raised to the facility
that being audited.
Since the audit objectives as mentioned in the audit plan have
been achieved and assessment resulted of
major non-conformity findings is closed. Therefore, the Lead
Auditor recommends a certificate of compliance “MS 2530-4:2013
Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Part 4: General Principles
For Palm
Oil Mills” is awarded to TH Plantations Berhad, Kilang Sawit
Gedong.
1.13 Date of Next Surveillance Audit
The first annual surveillance assessment visit will be scheduled
after 12 months of the MSPO Certificate being
issued.
1.14 Confidentiality
GGC auditors will not discuss or reveal any of the confidential
information seen during the audit to any third
party. Any public summary of the main assessment will be
approved by the client prior to publication.
1.15 Abbreviations Used
BOD Biological Oxygen Demand
CHRA Chemical Health & Risk Assessment
CIP Continuous Improvement Plan
COD Chemical Oxygen Demand
CoP Code of Practise
CSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil
CPO Crude Palm Oil
CSPK Certified Sustainable Palm Kernel
DOE Department of Environmental
DOSH Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMP Environmental Management Plan
FFB Fresh Fruit Bunch
FGS Finished Good Stock
GAP Good Agriculture Practise
GHG Greenhouse Gas
GGC Global Gateway Certifications Sdn Bhd
HIRARC Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk
Control
ISCC International Sustainability & Carbon Certification
IPM Integrated Pest Management
MPOB Malaysian Palm Oil Board
MSPO Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil
NCR Non-Conformance Report
NGO Non-Government Organization
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OHS Occupational Health & Safety
OHSAS Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series
PK Palm Kernel
POM Palm Oil Mill
POME Palm Oil Mill Effluent
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
SEIA Social Environmental Impact Assessment
SOP Standard Operating
SPO Sludge Palm Oil
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SECTION II : ASSESSMENT FINDINGS BY PRINCIPLES AND CRITERIA
Principle 5 2.1 Principle 1 : Management commitment and
responsibility
Criterion 1 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Policy
Indicator 1 Policy for the implementation of MSPO shall be
established.
Summary TH Plantations Berhad has established Sustainability
Policy. The policy has been proved by Mr. Muzmi bin Mohamed; Chief
Executive Officer dated on 1st March 2019.
Stakeholder Meeting was conducted on 19th December 2018 by Tn.
Hj Ismail bin Sadari, Estate Senior Manager attended by 92
stakeholders. The meeting was collaborated
among Gedong Estate (Mill & Estates).
MSPO Awareness for Internal Stakeholder was conducted on:
1. 15th January 2019 by En. Redzuan bin Ahmad (Mill Engineer),
attended by 18 participants.
2. 23rd May 2019 by En. Redzuan bin Ahmad (Mill Engineer),
attended by 47 participants.
3. 25th May 2019 by En. Redzuan bin Ahmad (Mill Engineer),
attended by 14 participants.
4. 26th May 2019 by En. Redzuan bin Ahmad (Mill Engineer),
attended by 22
participants.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 2 The policy shall also emphasize on the commitment to
continual improvement with the objective of improving the milling
operation.
Summary TH Plantations Berhad has established Sustainability
Policy. The policy has been proved
by Mr. Muzmi bin Mohamed; Chief Executive Officer dated on 1st
March 2019.
Stated in the Sustainability Policy; Point no 2 – “To
continuously improve our operations
in line with social, environmental and economic
requirements”.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Criterion 2 Internal audit
Indicator 1 Internal audit shall be planned and conducted
regularly to determine the strong and weak points and potential
area for further improvement.
Summary
TH Plantations Berhad has established MSPO Procedure on the
Internal Audit. MSPO-TH-01; Rev 0; Date 10/01/2018. The internal
audit done annually by team appointed
as Internal Auditors from TH Plantations Berhad, Head
Quarters.
Sighted the internal audit programme - “Annual THP MSPO
Certification Program 2019”
planned by Sustainability & Investor Relations Department.
Prepared by En Mohd Uzair
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bin Rozali and approved by Miss Aisyatul Aizzura Salha Abdul
Rahim (Head Sustainability and Investor Relations).
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 2 The internal audit procedures and audit results
shall be documented and evaluated, followed by the identification
of strengths and root causes of nonconformities, in order to
implement the necessary corrective action.
Summary TH Plantations Berhad has established MSPO Procedure on
the Internal Audit. MSPO-TH-01; Rev 0; Date 10/01/2018.
The purpose of this procedure is to describe the audit process
conducted internally to
determine TH Plantations Berhad’s estate and mill operations are
effectively
implemented to comply with the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil
(MSPO) standards.
The internal audit conducted by En. Muhamad Sukri bin Nor Hamidi
and Abang Audy Azwy bin Abang Matasan on 21st November 2018. 15
major and 2 minor Non –
conformities being raised during audit.
The Non – conformities being closed on 07th January 2019 within
the stipulated period
by the Internal Auditor of 30 days from date audit report issued
(08th December 2018).
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 3 Reports shall be made available to the management
for their review.
Summary Sighted the internal audit report done by Sustainability
& Investor Relations
Department. Conducted by En. Muhamad Sukri bin Nor Hamidi, Abang
Audy Azwy bin Abang Matasan and En. Rafiyudin bin Abd Rashid on
26th November 2018. 12 major
and 2 minor Non – conformities being raised during audit. The
report is available for Management to review and being responded in
timely manner.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Criterion 3 Management review
Indicator 1 The management shall periodically review the
continuous suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the
requirements for effective implementation of MSPO and decide on any
changes, improvement and modification.
Summary
TH Plantations Berhad has established the Management Review
Procedure. MSPO-TH-
02; Rev 0; Date 10/01/2018.
Sighted “Minit Mesyuarat Semakan Pengurusan Kilang Sawit Gedong
Bil 01/2019” on
12th March 2019. Prepared by Pn. Ami Anita Anthony (Sr.
Executive Account) and approved by Tn. Hj Isa bin Jabar (Mill Sr.
Manager).
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As per stated in the procedure, the estate manager is
responsible for arranging the meeting, preparing meeting agenda,
determine scheduled date and meeting minutes.
The agenda shall be as listed below: 1. Review action items from
previous meetings.
2. Review the suitability of the policy.
3. Review process performance and product conformity including
suitability and achievement of the quality objectives and other
measures.
4. Review feedback from customers and other interested parties
including data relating to customer perception of weather the
organization has met customer
requirements (include positive feedback as well complaints).
Review customer delivery performance.
5. Review summary and status of non-conformities.
6. Review any changes or requirements that might affect the QMS,
e.g. revisions to the MSPO standard, legal & regulatory issues
or new processes.
7. Review resource issues such as:
• Human – current adequacy and future needs, competency,
training, organization chart and job descriptions (responsibility,
authority and
communication);
• Facility – adequacy, suitability and maintenance of buildings,
work
environment and services (e.g. communications). 8. Any other
business or quality planning. (e.g financial, social,
environmental,
statutory, regulatory, marketing, etc)
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Criterion 4 Continual improvement
Indicator 1 The action plan for continual improvement shall be
based on a consideration of the main social and environmental
impact and opportunities for the company.
Summary
TH Plantations Berhad has established Sustainability Policy. The
policy has been proved by Mr. Muzmi bin Mohamed; Chief Executive
Officer dated on 1st March 2019.
Stated in the Sustainability Policy; Point no 2 – “To
continuously improve our operations in line with social,
environmental and economic requirements”.
TH Plantations Berhad also has established the Management Review
Procedure. MSPO-
TH-02; Rev 0; Date 10/01/2018, Appendix 2: Continuous
Improvement Plan.
As evidence, sighted continuous improvement plan for Kilang
Sawit Gedong. Sample
taken:
Environment: 1. 1 Unit Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP)
2. 1 Unit Scrubber
3. 1 Unit Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS). 4. 1
Unit Biogas
Social:
1. Construct new road
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2. Fixing fencing/gate at staff quarters area
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 2 The company should establish a system to improve
practices in line with new
information and techniques; and for disseminating this
information throughout the workforce.
Summary There are a few new technologies implemented during the
certification period. Among
the new technologies are:
1. Continuous Desludging - “Tencate Geotube System”.
2. 1-unit Vacuum Dearator Pump c/w Motor.
Others current practices continued and guide by Mill Advisor and
Engineering
Department.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
2.2 Principle 2 : Transparency
Criterion 1 Transparency of information and documents relevant
to MSPO requirements
Indicator 1 The management shall communicate adequate
information to other stakeholders on environmental, social and
legal issues relevant to sustainable practices in the relevant
languages and forms.
Summary TH Plantations Berhad has established the Stakeholder
Communication & Consultation Procedure. MSPO-TH-03; Rev 2; Date
5/04/2018.
Stakeholder Meeting was conducted on 19th December 2018 by Tuan
Haji Ismail bin Haji Sadarii, The Senior Manager, Gedong Estate
attended by 47 stakeholders. The
meeting was collaborated between Ladang Lupar, Ladang Sematan,
Ladang Gedong, Ladang Sadong, Ldang Kepayang, Ladang Semalatong,
Ladang Sg Kerian and Gedong
Palm Oil Mill.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 2 Management documents shall be publicly available,
except where this is prevented by
commercial confidentiality or where disclosure of information
would result in negative environmental or social outcomes
Summary Sighted Reference Document List guideline by Head,
Sustainability and Investor
Relations, last updated 10th April 2018 as stated below:-
No Reference Document
Confidential Non-
Confidential
1 Policy /
2 Standard Operating
Procedure
/
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3 Management and Discussion Analysis
/
4 Corporate Information /
5 Corporate Structure /
6 Board Directors /
7 Senior management
Profiles
/
8 Corporate Responsibility /
9 Statement of Corporate
Governance
/
10 Statement on Risk Management & Internal
Control
/
11 Audit Committee Report /
12 Additional Compliance
Information
/
13 Performance Statistic /
14 Consolidated Financial Statements
/
15 www.thplantations.com.my /
All these documents were sighted in the estate office. Requests
for official documents
through the estate office will have to go through the estate
manager/assistant in charge, whom will make the decision as to
whether the information can be shared to or viewed by the person
requesting the information or document.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Criterion 2 Transparent method of communication and
consultation
Indicator 1 Procedures shall be established for consultation and
communication with the relevant stakeholders.
Summary TH Plantations Berhad has established the Stakeholder
Communication & Consultation Procedure. MSPO-TH-03; Date 5th
April 2018 (second release). The Standard Operating
Procedure has identified mechanism for consultation and
communication with the
relevant stakeholders.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 2 The management shall nominate management officials
at the operating unit responsible for issues related to Indicator 1
(4.2.2.1).
Summary The person in charge for consultation and communication
agenda is Puan Errni Yusnita
bt Zain appointed on 1st October 2018 by the Mill Senior
Manager, En. Isa bin Jabar.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
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Indicator 3 A list of stakeholders, records of all consultation
and communication and records of action taken in response to input
from stakeholders shall be properly maintained.
Summary Sighted latest stakeholders list updated on 15th
November 2018. The stakeholders list was updated by En. Mohd Hazree
bin Haron.
Stakeholder Meeting was conducted on 19th December 2018 by Tuan
Haji Ismail bin
Haji Sadarii, The Senior Manager, Gedong Estate attended by 47
stakeholders. The meeting was collaborated between Ladang Lupar,
Ladang Sematan, Ladang Gedong,
Ladang Sadong, Ldang Kepayang, Ladang Semalatong, Ladang Sg
Kerian and Gedong
Palm Oil Mill.
No of stakeholders
Government 149
Supplier / Contractor,
Estate & Mill
Local Community
Total 149
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Criterion 3 Traceability
Indicator 1 The management shall commit itself to implement and
maintain the requirements for traceability and shall establish a
standard operation procedure for traceability.
Summary The THP has established the MSPO Procedure: Title FFB
Traceability. MSPO-TH-04; Rev 0; Date 1st November 2017. Sighted
all records done by Mill Management.
Sighted the Security will check the followings before the
vehicles are allow to enter the mill premises:-
a. Date
b. Vehicle Number
c. Name of driver
d. Name of Supplying Estate / Field No
e. Time in / Out
Later, the loaded FFB to be weighed at the weighbridge:-
a. Date of weighing
b. Name of Supplier
c. Gross/Tare/Net Weight
d. Contact Number
e. Weighbridge ticket number
f. Description of contents
g. Vehicle number
h. Name of driver
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i. Time in / out
Then, the FFB being unload at ramp and the crop being graded by
grading team. Result of grading being recorded in Grading Chit.
Upon completion, the vehicles need to weigh empty in order to
obtain actual FFB
weight, data synchronizing from the first weighing. The lorry
will left the mill with Received Ticket.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 2 The management shall conduct regular inspections on
compliance with the established
traceability system.
Summary The Mill Management team holds the responsibility on
regular inspection of traceability system. Periodical inspections
also being conducted through Mill Advisor and Internal
Audit Team. The effectiveness of the monitoring will evidence in
the internal audit and visit report findings
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 3 The management shall identify and assign suitable
employees to implement and maintain the traceability system.
Summary The person in charge for transparency agenda is Puan
Errni Yusnita bt Zain appointed
on 1st October 2018 by the Mill Senior Manager, En. Isa bin
Jabar.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 4 Records of storage, sales, delivery or
transportation of crude palm oil and palm kernel shall be
maintained.
Summary Purchases and sales will base on demand and has
agreeable documentation with the
supplier. Sighted the records of sales, delivery or
transportation of FFB. This record being maintained and the
documents are kept by the both site (estate and mill).
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
2.3 Principle 3 : Compliance to legal requirements
Criterion 1 Regulatory requirements
Indicator 1 All operations shall be in compliance with
applicable local, national and ratified international laws and
regulations.
Summary The company has established and updated list of
applicable laws and regulations that
are applicable for the Mill as per “Plantation Quality
Management System (PQMS) – Summary Compliance. The legal register
is prepared by SIR Department.
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The list covers the details requirements that related to MSPO
compliance. These
documents include information on title of laws, subject,
reference number, etc., requirement, status of compliance and
enforcing agency.
Sighted the updated Summary of Compliance includes the
following: 1. Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514)
2. Factories and Machinery Act, 1967 (Act 139) 3. Uniform
Building By Law, 1986 (Act 133)
4. Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act, 1984 (Act 302) 5.
Electricity Supply Act, 1990 (Act 447)
6. Fire Service Act, 1984 (Act 341)
7. Code of practice for safe working in a confined space, 2001
8. Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127)
9. Local Government Act, 1976 (Act 171) 10. Minimum Standards of
Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446)
11. Akta Workers’ Kerja 1955 (Act 265)
12. Employee Provident Fund Act 1991 (Act 452) 13. Employees
Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4)
14. Akta Kesatuan Sekerja, 1959 (Act 262) 15. Minimum Retirement
Age Act, 2012 (Act 753)
16. National Wage Consultative Council Act 2011, Minimum Wages
Order (Amendment) 2018 (Act 732)
17. Weights and Measures Regulations 1981.(Act 71)
18. Sarawak Labour Ordinance, 1952 (Act A1237) 19. Jadual
Pematuhan, Deparment of Environment
20. MPOB, 1998 (Act 582)
However, one major non conformity has been raised to Kilang
Sawit Gedong. Details
as per below:
1) Sample of female worker worked at night. Sample: Noer Halima,
Code No.
KG78
Date Clock-In Clock-Out
14.03.2019 0643 2303
15.03.2019 0633 2202
16.03.2019 0643 2300
20.03.2019 0700 2204
21.03.2019 0652 2203
2) Workers worked more than 12 hours per day as per samples
below;
Code No Worker Name Date No of hour
work/day
KG109 Meverick Alvin
anak Geter Putit
23.03.2019 16
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either partially or in totality without the formal authorization of
the certification body.
KG38 Indera Yadi 19.03.2019 19
KG69 Jemaly Bin
Jahari
25.03.2019 23
KG98 Imran Rasid 14.03.2019 23
3) Permit Barang Kawalan Berjadual No Siri Q000726 No
Rujukan:
PPDN(W)/PGK/05/08/799/68 for 20,000 liters Diesel expiry
24.09.2018.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 2 The management shall list all relevant laws related
to their operations in a legal requirements register.
Summary The Legal and Requirement Register is fully covered the
details requirements that
related to MSPO compliance. These documents include information
on title of laws, subject, reference number, etc., requirement,
status of compliance and enforcing
agency.
Sighted “Senarai Dokumen Perlesenan” being monitored and updated
by Pn Rozilah
Binti Pakon (General Clerk). Sighted list of permits/licenses
being monitored and updated such as;
1) MPOB License No. 508125704000 valid till 31.05.2020
2) Sighted trading license No. A 709210/10 valid till
13.02.2020.
3) Perakuan Penentuan Timbang dan Sukat, No Siri Alat: B1348675
(60mt) last inspected by Metrology Corporation Malaysia Sdn Bhd on
31.07.2018.
4) Perakuan Penentuan Timbang dan Sukat, No Siri Alat: B1348674
(60mt) last inspected by Metrology Corporation Malaysia Sdn Bhd on
31.07.2018.
5) Jadual Pematuhan, Department of Environment (for TH Pelita
Gedong Sdn Bhd
No Lesen:003055 for Gedong Palm Oil Mill (60mt/hour), BOD limit
50mg/L, validity 01.07.2018 to 30.06.2019)
6) Permit Barang Kawalan Berjadual No Siri Q000726 No Rujukan :
PPDN(W)/PGK/05/08/799/68 for 20,000 liters Diesel expiry
24.09.2018.
Peraturan-Peraturan Kawalan Bekalan 1974 Peraturan 9(2). Item 9.
Permit ini
adalah sah bagi tempoh kelulusan yang dikeluarkan dan
pembaharuan hendaklah dikemukakan kepada Pengawal satu bulan
sebelum tamat tempoh.
7) Lesen (bagi penjaja, petroleum, dan perniagaan pelbagai) No
Lesen LIC00005 for Storage of Petroleum, issued under The Local
Authority Ordinance Chapter
20, Section 145 expiry 31.12.2019. 8) Certificate of
Registration (The State Sales Tax Regulation, 1998) Reg No
SST057(B) for the sale of Crude Plam Oil effective
21.11.2018.
9) Fire Certificate – sighted letter of permohonan Sijil Bomba
from Mill Manager
addressed to Ketua Bomba Zon Samarahan, Zon Samarahan, Sarawak
dated 31.10.2016.
10) Lesen Jabatan Alam Sekitar under Seksyen 18(1), Akta Kualiti
Alam Sekeliling
1974 for “Menduduki atau menggunakan premis yang ditetapkan”
expiry 30.06.2019.
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11) Kelulusan secara dasar bagi penggajian pekerja bukan
pemastautin untuk 50 orang (warga Indonesia) Ref No
JTK-MG-SE-10401-5(A)(3) dated 15.02.2018
valid till 14.02.2020. 12) Kebenaran untuk bekerja melebihi had
kerja lebih masa Permit No.
JTKSWK/HKLM/002/12/(SERIAN) under Seksyen 105(7) Ordinan
Buruh
(Sarawak) Bab 76. Had maksimum kerja lebih masa yang dibenarkan
dalam sebulan adalah 120jam. Pekerja tidak boleh dibenarkan bekerja
lebih 12 jam
sehari dan pekerja tidak boleh dibenarkan untuk bekerja melebihi
5 jam berturut-turut dalam sehari tanpa waktu rehat sekurang-kurang
30 minit)
effective 24.05.2012.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 3 The legal requirements register shall be updated as
and when there are any new
amendments or any new regulations coming into force.
Summary As per interviewed with Pn Rozilah Binti Pakon (General
Clerk), any new amendments
or any regulations once received through the following
manner:
• HQ Department
• Communication with law/enforcement officers
• Enquiring the laws books publisher
• Website
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 4 The management should assign a person responsible to
monitor compliance and to
track and update the changes in regulatory requirements.
Summary Sighted letter of appointment for the responsible
person, Pn. Rozilah Binti Pakon (General Clerk) signed by Mr. Isa
Bin Jabar (Mill Senior Manager) dated 01.10.2018.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Criterion 2 Land use rights
Indicator 1 The management shall ensure that their oil palm
milling activities do not diminish the land use rights of other
users.
Summary The Mill is built inside the Land Title Lot No. 3031
& 3032 which is stated under Area
Statement of Gedong Estate with approximate area of 217.00ha.
Sighted a copy of land
title kept in the mill office. Evidence of annual payment of
quit rent paid through Gedong Estate.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 2 The management shall provide documents showing legal
ownership or lease, history of
land tenure and the actual legal use of the land.
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Summary Sighted Land ownership of the company in the Land Title
Lot No. 3031 & 3032 belongs to TH Pelita Gedong Sendirian
Berhad. The Mill was built within the Gedong Estate’s
area.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 3 Legal perimeter boundary markers should be clearly
demarcated and visibly maintained on the ground, where
practicable.
Summary As the mill was built within the Gedong Estate’s area,
the permanent fence had been constructed to demarcate the vicinity
of the mill area.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 4 Where there are, or have been disputes, documented
proof of legal acquisition of land title and fair compensation that
have been or are being made to previous owners and occupants; shall
be made available and that these should have been accepted with
free prior informed consent (FPIC).
Summary As the mill is built within Gedong Estate, no disputes
have been recorded in mill area. There is no evidence of conflict
present in this mill. There is no violence in instigated
violence in maintaining peace because company has a clear
procedure for land conflict.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Criterion 3 Customary land rights
Indicator 1 Where lands are encumbered by customary rights, the
company shall demonstrate that these rights are understood and are
not being threatened or reduced.
Summary As the mill is built within Gedong Estate, no disputes
have been recorded in mill area. There is no evidence of conflict
present in this mill.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 2 Maps of an appropriate scale showing extent of
recognized customary rights shall be made available.
Summary
As the Mill is built within Gedong Estate, thus no issue of land
encumbered by customary rights.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 3 Negotiation and FPIC shall be recorded and copies of
the relevant agreements should be made available.
Summary
There is no land conflict or disputes recorded by the mill. The
Mill land title and
ownership are legally identified and documented.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
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2.4 Principle 4 : Social responsibility, health, safety and
employment condition
Criterion 1 Social impact assessment (SIA)
Indicator 1 Social impacts should be identified and plans should
be implemented to mitigate the negative impacts and promote the
positive ones.
Summary Sighted, the latest Social Impact Assessment was
conducted by Gedong POM.
However, one minor non-conformity has been raised to Gedong POM.
Social Impact Assessment conducted contradict with Stakeholder
Communication & Consultation
Procedure Ref N0: MSPO –TH-03, Rev: 0, Date: 1 Nov 2017 Page 5
of 6.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Criterion 2 Complaints and grievances
Indicator 1 A system for dealing with complaints and grievances
shall be established and documented.
Summary Sighted MSPO Procedure, Stakeholder Communication and
Consultation Procedures,
Ref No: MSPO – TH -03, Rev: 0, Dated 1st November 2017 and
Second Release on 5th April 2018 has been established and
documented. Sample of Grievance Form as per
Appendix 3.
The procedure and flowchart outlined the mechanism to handle
issues highlighted by
all the stakeholders and resolved effectively, timely and
appropriate manner that is accepted by all parties.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 2 The system shall be able to resolves disputes in an
effective, timely and appropriate manner, which is accepted by all
parties.
Summary 1 complaint being recorded in 2018 and zero in 2019 to
date. Complaints forms seen and being responded by the
Management.
Seen samples of complaints dated 15/10/18 by Mr. Rosel Karen
anak Killen on
“Beberapa biji tandan buah kelapa sawit jatuh ke atas jalan dan
menghalang laluan untuk balik ke perumahan”. Issue was solved on
the even day.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 3 A complaint form should be made available at the
premises, where employees and affected stakeholders can make
complaints.
Summary Complaint Form seen for External and Internal
Stakeholders. Complaint form is
available at the office and the complaint being place in the
Drop Box outside the office.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
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Indicator 4 Employees and surrounding communities should be made
aware of its existence and that complaints or suggestions may be
made at any time.
Summary Stakeholder Meeting was conducted on 19th December 2018
by Tuan Haji Ismail bin Haji Sadarii, The Senior Manager, Gedong
Estate attended by 47 stakeholders. The
meeting was collaborated between Ladang Lupar, Ladang Sematan,
Ladang Gedong,
Ladang Sadong, Ldang Kepayang, Ladang Semalatong, Ladang Sg
Kerian and Gedong Palm Oil Mill.
MSPO Awareness for Internal Stakeholder was conducted on 23rd to
25th May 2019 by
En. Redzuan bin Ahmad, the Assistant Manager attended by 88
Internal stakeholders.
However, one minor non-conformity has been raised to Gedong POM.
No evidence on
Complaints and Grievances Procedures being communicated to all
internal stakeholders.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 5 Complaints and solutions within the past 24 months
shall be documented and be made available to affected stakeholders
upon request.
Summary Merely one complaint being recorded in 2018 and zero
todate 2019.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Criterion 3 Commitment to contribute to local sustainable
development
Indicator 1 Palm oil millers should contribute to local
development in consultation with the local communities. Where the
mill is an integral part of a plantation, such contribution to
local community development may be regarded as a joint effort by
the mill and the plantation.
Summary Mill is committed and have contributed to local
development. The contribution made to
the internal and external stakeholders. As evidence, sighted
Corporate Social Responsibilities to local community on 2nd January
2019 amounting RM550.00 in view
of malfunction the internal organs.
In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Criterion 4 Employees safety and health
Indicator 1 An occupational safety and health policy and plan
which is in line with Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 and
Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (Act139) shall be documented,
effectively communicated and implemented.
Summary Sighted the Occupational Safety & Health Policy.
Established on 1st March 2019 which was approved by En. Muzmi bin
Mohamed. The policy is written in Bahasa and English
language.
The policy being displayed at the Notice Board and awareness
programme being
conducted to all internal and external Stakeholders.
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In Compliance Yes No Not Applicable
Indicator 2 The occupational safety and health plan shall cover
the following:
a) A safety and health policy, which is communicated and
implemented. b) The risks of all operations shall be assessed and
documented. c) An awareness and training programme which includes
the following requirements for employees exposed to chemicals used
at the palm oil mill: i) all employees involved are adequately
trained on safe working practices; and ii) all precautions attached
to products should be properly observed and applied. d) The
management shall provide the appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE) at the place of work to cover all potentially
hazardous operations as identified in the risk assessment and
control such as Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk
Control (HIRARC). e) The management shall establish Standard
Operating Procedure for handling of chemicals to ensure proper and
safe handling and storage in accordance to Occupational Safety
Health (Classification Packaging and Labeling) Regulation 1997 and
Occupational Safety Health (Use and Standard of Exposure of
Chemical Hazardous to Health) Regulation 2000. f) The management
shall appoint responsible person(s) for workers' safety and health.
The appointed person(s) of trust shall have knowledge and access to
latest national regulations and collective agreements. g) The
management shall conduct regular two-way communication with their
employees where issues that affect their business such as those
related to employees’ safety, health and welfare are discussed
openly. Records from such meetings shall be kept and the concerns
of the employees and any remedial actions taken shall be recorded.
h) Accident and emergency procedures shall exist and instructions
shall be clearly understood by all employees. i) Employees trained
in First Aid shall be present at all mill operations. First Aid
equipment should be available at each worksite. j) Records shall be
kept of all accidents and be reviewed periodically a t quarterly
intervals.
Summary Sighted the Occupational Safety & Health Policy.
Established on 1st March 2019 which
was approved by En. Muzmi bin Mohamed (Chief Executive Officer).
The policy is written in Bahasa and English language.
Adequate HIRARC being assessed and documented. Risk assessment
was conducted through HIRARC based on the severity and the
likelihood. HIRARC is consist of hazard
identification (type of work activity, hazard & effect),
Risk analysis (Existing risk control, likelihood, severity &
risk) & Risk Control (Recommended control measures &
PIC
appointed are Staff or Executive). HIRAC review date: 1st
January 2018.
The Mill has a comprehensive annual training plan for the Staffs
and Workers and this
was sighted in the training 2019 file.
NO TOPIC MONTH PROGRAM STATUS
DONE
1 First Aid February ‘19 04/04/19
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2 Chemical Handling February & September ‘19 22/05/19
3 System LOTO Jan & Aug’ 19 25/05/19
4 Waste Handling June’19 On-Going
5 Recycle waste
Awareness December’19 On-Going
6 Schedule Waste
Handling February & October ‘19 23-26/01/19
7 Fire Drill November ‘19 15/02/19
Training records for First Aider was sighted on 4th April 2019
conducted by Hospital
Assistant attended by 11 participants.
Mill has provided appropriate PPE for all workers in their
operations. Person in-charge of in issuing PPE is En Dawek Lengdda,
the Storekeeper. PPE Issuance and replacement
record sighted for:-
1) Staff/AP 2) General Workers
The type of PPE is included in the HIRARC assessment chart for
all type of job activities.
CHRA was conducted in 6th November 2015 to 15th March 2016 by
Pn. Hajah
Noormahani Harun, JKKP HIE 217/171-2 (154).
Audiometry test being conducted on 27th August 2018 at Global
Green OSH Services
Sdn Bhd covering 63 workers. 8 workers were under Standard
Threshold Shift (STS).
Person in- charge of OSH is En. Isa bin Jabar the Senior Manager
of the Mill dated 17th
February 2019. OSH Committee Chart 2019 sighted. Seen, Letter of
appointment for
committee members dated 13th March 2019. The committee meeting
has been
conducted as follows :-
1) 11th March 2019 2) 3rd December 2018
3) 24th September 2018
To discuss all issues regarding worker’s safety and health.
Emergency Response Procedure Standard Operating Procedure,
MNL/OSH/2009/1-1.21
dated 1st March 2009 sighted. The ERP has clearly justified
procedures when dealing with chemical spillage, accident and
others.
Emergency response plan include the emergency contact number,
Emergency Respond Plan Procedure and exit routes in file and notice
board. ERP Chart 2019 indicates
En.Jeblin Jiet as First Aider for Kilang Sawit Gedong.
Sighted, JKKP 8 (I & II)/(IV) being submitted on annually
basis to the DOSH. LTA calculation based on local interpretation
from DOSH.
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However, one major non-conformity has been raised to Gedong POM.
Details as per below:
• No evidence HIRARC being reviewed on the accident occurring on
16th January 2018 to Mr. Dominic anak Maidin – 960211-13-5545 at
Nut Plant. Last HIRARC
being reviewed was on 1st January 2018.
• Audiometry Test No evidence, re-test to 8 workers under
Standard Threshold Shift (STS) being
conducted as per Factories And Machinery (Noise Exposure)
Regulations 1989, Part Vi Audiometric Testing Programme, 23.
Retest. If the registered medical
practitioner, after reviewing the annual and baseline audiograms
of the employee and after taking into consideration the effect of
temporary threshold
shift, is of an opinion that a standard threshold shift has
occurred, he shall
notify the occupier and the occupier shall retest the employee
within three months from the date of the last audiometric test.
Sample taken on :-
1. Asadi Jaili – AT 7522755 2. David anak Nyuma –
680909-13-6359
3. Edward anak Jaya – 9